Colombia

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Political System of Colombia

The very political system of any country forms the backbone of the nation and in the due course plays a guiding force in determining the growth and development of the country in every aspect. The political system of Colombia has grown from strength to strength and has played a decisive role in true sense of the term.

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Administrative divisions of Colombia

Colombia is a unitary republic conformed by thirty-two departments (Spanish: departamentos, sing. departamento) and a Capital District (Distrito Capital).

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Religions of Colombia

Roman Catholicism was the country's official religion until the adoption of the 1991 constitution. The law states that there is no official or state religion but adds that the State is "not atheist or agnostic, nor indifferent to Colombians' religious sentiment."